English 8 students looked at a text about African traditions that slaves brought with them to America. We will finish tracing the argument tomorrow, then apply it to Nightjohn.
English I Honors students finished going over some of the basic steps they’ll be taking to analyze poems.
Homework
- English 8:
- work on the article of the week as necessary.
- English I Honors:
- work on the article of the week as necessary;
- complete 2-5 diagnostic questions on IXL;
- work on the vocabulary from the AOW that is on Quizlet.
Standards for Today
English 8
- RI-11.2 Analyze and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
English I Honors
- RL-9.1 Determine the figurative and connotative meanings of words and phrases; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.
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